$16.99
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Maryland Legends - Folklore From The Old Line State
Soft Cover - 187 pages - by Trevor J. Blank & David J. Puglia
Item# 2910Discover the
legends of Maryland from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the Allegheny
Mountains. Chapters include Maryland's haunted places, the legendary
creatures that roam Maryland, and historical legends. Some of the
stories you'll read about include the demon car of Seven Hills road, Hell
House above the Patapsco River, the mythical Snallygaster of western
Maryland, the headless ghost of Big Liz guarding the treasure of
Greenbrier Swamp, and the mysterious Poe toaster that visited Edgar Allan
Poe's grave on the anniversary of his birth.
A real fun read about the legends of
Maryland.
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$19.99
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Baltimore Baseball & BBQ With Boog Powell
Soft Cover - 159 pages - by Rob Kasper & Boog Powell
Item# 3005John "Boog"
Powell is one of the Baltimore Orioles all time greats. A four time
All Star and 1970 AL MVP, Boog is also a renowned cook and barbecuer
overseeing a now iconic pit beef stand at Camden Yards, home of the
Orioles. This book takes a behind the scenes look at the life of
this slugger from his Florida boyhood through his rise to Major League
glory and beyond. This rollicking journey is spiced with recipes and
topped off with interviews from former teammates like Brooks Robinson
Frank Robinson and Jim Palmer.
15 recipes including Boog's famous
pit beef!
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Food Lovers Guide To Baltimore
Soft Cover - 354 pages - 5 7/8" x 6
7/8" - By Kathy Wielech Patterson & Neal Patterson
Item# 2664A great guide to
Baltimore's favorite restaurants and its landmark eateries. This
guide also includes specialty food stores and markets, food trucks,
farmer's markets and stands, food festivals, breweries, brewpubs,
wineries, and more. Baltimore County and surrounding area also
covered.
In the Baltimore area you'll be able
to find virtually any type of cuisine in the world. This guide gives
you the inside scoop on the best places to find these culinary treasures.
Also included are 26 recipes from the kitchens of the city's iconic
eateries, diner and elegant dining rooms. A bounty of mouthwatering
delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide.
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Glimpses Of Jewish Baltimore
Soft Cover - 158 pages - by Gilbert Sandler
Item# 2909The cultural hub of Maryland's
Jewish community is Baltimore. The city and surrounding area has one
of the country's oldest and largest Jewish communities. Gilbert
Sandler has chronicled its stories from a collection of his best columns
from the Baltimore Jewish Times. He evokes memories of the corner
drugstore, rides at Carlin's Park and fresh fried coddies.
With scenes of neighborhood life, the Great
Depression struggles, civil rights protests of the 1960's, and more you'll
recall the halcyon days and share the joys and sorrows of Baltimore's
Jewish community.
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Baltimore's Bygone Department Stores
Soft Cover - 187 pages - by Michael J. Lisicky
Item# 2907Just the names Hutzler's,
Hecht's, Hochschild's, and Stewart's bring back memories of Baltimore's
grandest department stores at a time when shopping was an delightful
experience. For over 100 years these local retail giants reigned
supreme on Howard Street and then, starting in the 1950's, throughout the
suburbs. From the holiday displays to the store restaurant to the
stores' friendly and helpful staff, memories were made there.
You'll also find information on Read's, White Coffee
Pot, Horn and Horn and more. Included are 18 recipes for entrees,
side dishes, sandwiches and desserts from the department stores' kitchens.
A wonderful read of Baltimore in days gone by.
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Basic Baltimorese
II
Booklet
Soft Cover - 30 pages
Item# 2504This guide to
speaking "Baltimorese" takes a humorous look at the way some words are
pronounced in "Balamer, Murlin". This
book covers a word for each letter of the alphabet, from A to Z. For
example, did you know that you borrow books from a lieberry? Accompanied by
cartoon illustrations to help with the interpretations, this book is a
refresher course and keepsake for residents and for visitors an
introduction to the peculiar dialect of Baltimore.
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Basic Baltimorese
III
Booklet
Soft Cover - 30 pages
Item# 2505This guide to
speaking "Baltimorese" takes a humorous look at the way some words are
pronounced in "Balamer, Murlin". This
book covers a word for each letter of the alphabet, from A to Z. For
example, did you know that your nearest neighbor lives neck store? Accompanied by
cartoon illustrations to help with the interpretations, this book is a
refresher course and keepsake for residents and for visitors an
introduction to the peculiar dialect of Baltimore.
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$24.99
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Crab
Decks & Tiki Bars Book - Maryland Edition
Soft cover - 478 pages - By Susan Elnicki Wade and
Bill Wade
Item# 2349The Maryland edition of Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the
Chesapeake Bay is the latest edition in this popular destination guide.
Use this book to discover hidden gems on every neck along the shores of the Bay
from the headwaters of Port Deposit and North East to Baltimore's inner
harbor, from historic Annapolis to the scenic Eastern Shore, and then all the way south to stops
in Solomons Island and along the Potomac River. In all, 13 different
regions are covered.
In their ongoing research quest, the authors have pulled together
in-depth profiles of 200+ authentic waterfront seafood restaurants, crab
houses, and tiki bars in Maryland
and provide you with detailed descriptions that tell you what to expect
and local stories that add color to each destination.
If you haven't yet discovered the treasures of the
Chesapeake Bay, now's the time, and this guide will lead you to authentic,
fun-filled places on the water. If you think you already know the
Bay, this book will introduce you to hidden gems that are often
overlooked. Makes a great gift!
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Terror On The Chesapeake Book
- The War Of 1812
Soft cover - 213 pages - By Christopher T. George
Item# 2510This is a detailed account of
the War of 1812 as it was conducted on the waters of Chesapeake Bay.
The author traces the abuses of the inhabitants of the Chesapeake Bay by
Royal Navy raiding parties under arrogant Rear Admiral George Cockburn.
Cockburn’s burning and pillaging of bay communities proceeded the burning
of our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., on August 24-25, 1814.
Cockburn persuaded Ross that the Americans could not stand up to Lord
Wellington’s Peninsular War veterans. But he miscalculated when it came to
attacking Baltimore, where citizen soldiers, strongly led by Revolutionary
War veterans General Samuel Smith and John Stricker, and backed by U.S.
Navy regulars, held the British at bay, killing Ross and reclaiming
American pride.
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Simply
Blue Crabs Booklet
Soft cover - 40 pages - By Peter Meyer
Item# 2179Simply Blue Crabs is a basic but
complete guide to catching, cooking, picking and eating the delectable
blue crab. Contents include: How to Catch Blue Crabs; How to Cook
Blue Crabs; Eating Crabs; Crab Recipes; Soft Shell Crabs and more.
Complete detailed photos and instructions on how to pick and eat your
first crab are included.
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Beautiful
Swimmers Book
Soft cover - 304 pages - By William W. Warner
Item# 2184A Pulitzer Prize-winning
exploration of the Atlantic blue crab and the Chesapeake Bay. Nature
enthusiasts and fans of fine literature alike will find Beautiful Swimmers
a timeless and enchanting study of the Chesapeake's most intriguing
crustaceans and the struggles of the watermen who make their living in
pursuit of the succulent blue crab. Includes more than a dozen
fantastic Bay related drawings by Consuelo Hanks.
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$29.99
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Chesapeake
Bay in the Civil War Book
Soft cover - 328 pages - By Eric Mills - 35 b/w photos, 56
illustrations, 5 maps
Item# 2384This excellent book tells the
fascinating tale of the role of the Chesapeake Bay during the Civil War
years. The author, Eric Mills, uses primary sources to relate the
lively activities that took place in and around the estuaries, creeks, and
rivers of the Bay. A story of gunboats, smugglers, privateers and
mighty armies; of Lincoln on a ship's deck and Jefferson Davis at a
fortress wall; of cavaliers and street brawlers, ironclads and wild
piracy, shoreline artillery and tidewater guerrillas, blockade-running
oystermen and the unsung sailors of the Potomac Flotilla.
Highly recommended for the information it provides and for its sheer
readability. This book is a treasure, sure to delight Civil War
buffs, historians and anyone who loves this region.
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Maryland & DC Birds Pocket
Naturalist Guide
Laminated Soft cover - 3 1/2" X 8 1/4"
folded, opens to 22" X 8 1/4" - Color Illustrations - Map
Item# 2484Maryland
& DC Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference
guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature
hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this
indispensable guide. This beautifully illustrated guide explores
more than 140 species of birds found in Maryland
and Washington DC
and contains a map featuring
prominent birding hotspots. Laminated for durability and waterproof. |
$5.95
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Maryland & DC Trees & Wildflowers
Pocket Naturalist Guide
Laminated Soft cover - 3 1/2" X 8 1/4"
folded, opens to 22" X 8 1/4" - Color Illustrations - Map
Item# 2485Maryland & DC Trees and
Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees,
shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over
140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent local
botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy Pocket
Naturalist Guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for
field use by novices and experts alike.
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Annapolis
Souvenir Booklet
Soft Cover - 32 pages - 7" x
10"
Item# 1098
Historic Annapolis, the capital of
Maryland, has long been a center of politics and sailing. This
informative booklet tells in words and pictures the fascinating history
of this seaport town and home of the U.S. Naval Academy.
Included
are maps of historic landmarks and the U.S. Naval Academy grounds.
This booklet gives a great overview of our State Capital.
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Washington D.C.
Souvenir Booklet
Soft cover - 32 pages - 7" x
10"
Item# 870
An overview in pictures and brief
descriptions, of points of interest and historic shrines of Washington
D.C. and the nearby region. From the Capitol Building to George
Washington's Mount Vernon, the beautiful pictures showcase our Nation's
Capital.
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$7.95
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Scenic Maryland
Souvenir Booklet
Soft cover - 48 pages - 7" x
10"
Item# 817This informative 48 page color
booklet uses pictures and words to show why Maryland is truly
"America In Miniature". Interesting facts and landmarks
are highlighted and accompanied by colorful pictures.
The booklet
begins with a basic geography and early history, and takes you through
all the State's regions. It covers the Civil War and War Of 1812,
tells the story of landmark structures such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
and C & O Canal, and gives you information on interesting sites to
visit in Baltimore and Annapolis. Also touched on are Cultural
Institutions, Maryland Sports, Maryland Horses, The Naval Academy and
Washington D.C.
This booklet gives a real nice
overview of what Maryland has to offer.
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Baltimore Chef's Table Cookbook by
Kathy Wielech Patterson & Neal Patterson
Hard Cover - 208 pages
Item# 3004With more than
80 recipes from over 50 of Baltimore's most celebrated eateries this book
is part cookbook and part dining guide. The expanding culinary
movement taking place spearheaded by newcomers and homegrown chefs are
charming diners with delicious variations starring the perennial favorite,
crab, as well as offering unique new options.
The featured recipes cover all the
courses, from soup and appetizers to entrees, to desserts. You'll
find new takes on classics like Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes, and Oyster
Stew, along with inventive dishes like Frankenfish Tacos, Hangover Hash,
Lobster Mac and Cheese, and Sweet Potato Cheesecake.
Background information on each
restaurant is given along with addresses, phone, and website. While
Baltimore City is featured the most, there are 18 listings located in
Baltimore County and the surrounding area.
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Bodine's Chesapeake
Bay Country Book
Hard cover - 286 photographs
Item# 2183This book is by and about A.
Aubrey Bodine, a Maryland treasure and one of the greatest photographers
of his time. Bodine's photographs chronicled nearly every aspect of
Maryland life on the pages of the Baltimore Sunpapers from 1924 to 1970.
He won over 1000 awards in national and international competitions.
The 286 digitally restored black and white
photographs are divided into five Maryland areas: Baltimore and
surrounds, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, Southern Maryland and Annapolis,
and Western Maryland. These photographs have been gathered from
Bodine's personal collection as well as the archives of the Baltimore
Sunpapers. Editor Jennifer Bodine, the photographer's daughter, has
used essays and photo captions from Bodine's earlier books, where
appropriate, to convey Bodine's unique observations and his own words.
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Chesapeake
Views Book
Hard cover - 160 pages - 200+ Photographs - 11" x
8 1/2" - By John Werry
Item# 2538This coffee table style book is
a photographic tour of the Chesapeake Bay featuring photographs of all
aspects of life around and on the great bay. Included are images of
beautiful wildlife, watermen toiling in their daily jobs, classic bay
boats and working boats, beautiful sunsets, lighthouses and much more.
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Bodine's
City Photography Book
Hard cover - 154 photographs
Item# 2424This large, coffee table style book
contains the photography of A.
Aubrey Bodine and is published by his daughter, Jennifer B. Bodine.
This is an incredibly high quality volume. Printed in tri-tone (meaning
three shades of black) and using a stochastic pattern, this process is
similar to the one used to produce reprints of Bodine's images.
Mr. Bodine was a Baltimore Sunday Sun feature
photographer for 43 years. The 154 images displayed here were shot within
a four mile radius of where he lived or worked. The subject matter of
these powerful images is exclusively Baltimore, and yet this is not a
Baltimore picture book. The reason these photos transcend their
geographical bounds is that Bodine’s subject matter varied wildly,
demonstrating the versatility of Bodine as an artist. Bodine is called a
pictorialist, but he is much more than that one defining label. He
photographed people, animals, buildings, harsh weather conditions,
textures, geometric patterns, and cityscapes, devoting his life to
elevating photography to an art form. He was famous for his dark room
magic. Changes to any photograph occurred in the darkroom and they were
all done by hand. Open these pages and enter into the magic that is
Bodine’s photography.
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Seafood Lovers Chesapeake Bay
by Mary Lou Baker with Holly Smith
Soft Cover - 280 pages
Item# 3291The Chesapeake
Bay is know for great seafood and this book celebrates some of Maryland's
best offerings. Discover the best locales for sampling the bay's
fresh fish and other delicacies including crab cakes, soft shell
sandwiches, oyster stew, steamed clams or mussels and all types of local
fish.
In addition to over 70 recipes from
local chefs and restaurants, you'll find descriptions of seafood
restaurants and crab shacks, profiles of celebrity chefs, local watermen
and seafood markets along with a guide to festivals, culinary events, and
maritime attractions.
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$21.95
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Maryland: An
Explorers Guide
Soft Cover - 536 pages -
By Leonard Adkins
Item# 2683This
comprehensive travel guide is the perfect companion for every excursion.
The author has traveled extensively throughout Maryland to bring you the
best in attractions, restaurants, inns, historic sites and more. The best
restaurants, places to stay, and activities for every budget and interest
are laid out in an easy to navigate guide.
The included detailed maps and
"What's where" guide are invaluable aids to travel planning. All
entries in the book are included based on merit, and have been visited and
reviewed by the author.
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$18.95
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Backroads & Byways
of Maryland
Soft Cover - 223 pages - By Leslie Atkins
Item# 2486Backroads & Byways of Maryland
features Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions. With 18
itineraries, there's something for everyone, written in a light-hearted,
easy-to-follow style.
Great for residents and visitors. Features recommendations for dining,
sleeping and exploring!
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$15.95
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Maryland Lost and Found ... Again
Soft Cover - 286 pages - By Eugene L. Meyer
Item# 2509Veteran Washington Post reporter
and award-winning writer Eugene L. Meyer directs a tour across the Free
State that is part love letter, part oral history, part obituary. He
explores what makes Maryland special, the people who make it unique, and
the places and livelihoods that have vanished over the years. The whole of
the American experience is found within or close to the state’s borders
and between the covers of this book—megalopolis, Appalachia, the
Chesapeake Bay, the Deep South, the industrial North, rich farmland, a
major port, the nation’s capital, the primary car and rail routes carrying
East Coast interstate traffic. Maryland Lost and Found Again transcends
the state to comment on the American landscape.
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Baltimore,
Annapolis & The Chesapeake Bay Explorers Guide
Soft cover - 320 pages - 100 b/w photographs and
maps - By Allison Blake
Item# 2523Maryland resident Allison Blake
surveys the Chesapeake Bay area from Baltimore to Maryland's 300-year old
capital, Annapolis (known as America's Sailing Capital), then south to the
Potomac River and the Eastern Shore and onto the Virginia border and
iconic Tangier Island. This expansive guide will give visitors and
residents alike all the information they need to fully explore the
Chesapeake Bay region.
Whether you're interested in urban or outdoors adventures, oysters in a
chic bistro or famous Maryland blue crabs on a paper-covered picnic table,
pursuits like hiking, biking, boating, museum-hopping, or relaxing on a
beach, Maryland's Chesapeake Bay has everything you're looking for.
You’ll find helpful information for lodging, dining, shopping,
transportation, recreational activities, and special events. The very
helpful "If Time Is Short" advice, historical notes, and many maps and
photographs make this an indispensable guide. Use it to help you discover
all the Chesapeake region has to offer. Includes: history, lodging,
dining, culture, recreation, shopping, transportation and more!
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$17.95
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Baltimore
Travel Guide - Moon Handbooks
Soft cover - 250 pages
Item# 2480Baltimore is known as a “hidden
treasure.” With this guide, travelers are lead to both the famous
destinations and the little-known secrets, from historic sights like Fort
McHenry, the birthplace of The Star-Spangled Banner, to music shows and
galleries. Unique trip ideas such as “A Cinematic Tour de Baltimore”
and “The Locals-Only, Never-See-Another-Tourist Way.” With details
on visiting the National Aquarium and finding the best Italian food in
Little Italy, Moon Baltimore gives travelers the
tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
This book contains an astounding amount of facts
including bits of history and explanations. Excursions out of the
city to such places as St. Michaels, Frederick and Annapolis are included,
giving information on sights, shops and restaurants. Phone numbers
and internet sites are included. Very adequate maps that are concise
but easy to use and understand are included with sights on them.
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Brewing In Baltimore - Images Of America Book
Soft Cover - 127 pages
Item# 2626The history of the brewing
industry in Baltimore City and Baltimore County Maryland featuring names
you'll recognize like, Globe, American, Gunther and National Bohemian
Beers! This book provides great insight into the past, present and
future of beer. It's a quick read with images on every page and
fascinating factoids throughout.
Baltimore brewers were vital to the building of of this bustling city and
even established some of the earliest churches, played a roll in the
creation of the Star Spangled Banner, helped the Orioles become a
pennant-winning team and more!
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Maryland's Lighthouses
- Images Of America Book
Soft Cover - 128 pages
Item# 1894
A photographic history of
Maryland's Lighthouses. This volume chronicles the history of
Maryland beacons: destroyed, decayed, and those lucky enough to receive
new life through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of
2000.
Each photograph is accompanied with
explanatory text covering the location and facts behind the
photograph. A real treat for anyone interested in or curious about
the history of these unique structures. |
$21.99
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Carroll County -
Then & Now Book
Soft cover - 96 pages - By Catherine Baty and Jerry
Trescott
Item# 2419Carroll County, Maryland, has
been a crossroads of cultures since the 18th century. Carroll's
structures and town plans reflect English and Pennsylvania-German
influences. Mile-long streets punctuated by town squares are lined
with a variety of stone and brick buildings of various eras. Though
progress has altered these plans, the survival rate allows modern viewers
to glimpse and compare multiple eras of local history.
This book takes readers on a before and after journey
through time. Side-by-side images of the past and present give
readers a revealing look at the evolution of Carroll County.
Featuring more than 200 images, old photos of the past connect to the same
places today to make history accessible and relevant.
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Farming In Carroll County - Images Of America Book
Soft cover - 127 pages - By Lyndi McNulty
Item# 2244A photographic history of
Farming in Carroll
County, Maryland. Using images
that were collected from farm families and historical organizations, the
author portrays a unique insider's view of the history of farm life in
Carroll County, Maryland. As you peruse the photographs in this
book, you will see firsthand the faces of the farmers who contributed to
Carroll's farming heritage.
Each photograph is accompanied with
explanatory text covering the location and facts behind the
photograph. A real treat for residents of the county, or for
anyone interested in a wonderful depiction of farm life in the old days.
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$21.99
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Westminster - Images Of America Book
Soft cover - 128 pages
Item# 1978A photographic history of Westminster, Maryland,
established in 1764 by William Winchester. Author, Catherine Baty,
curator of collections at the Historical Society of Carroll County has
mined the society's collection for images reflecting Westminster's unique
heritage and evolution from a small cluster of houses to a thriving city.
Each photograph is accompanied with explanatory
text covering the location and facts behind the photograph. A real
treat for residents (and former residents) of Westminster, or for anyone interested in a wonderful
depiction of life in the old days.
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$21.99
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Carroll
County - Images Of America Book
Soft cover - 128 pages
Item# 1449
A photographic history of Carroll
County, Maryland celebrating life from days gone by. Using images
from individuals and the Historical Societies of Carroll County and it's
communities, you'll learn about the fascinating history of the County,
the birthplace of rural free delivery. Photo's of Carroll County's
small towns like Westminster, Hampstead, Manchester, Mount Airy, New
Windsor, Sykesville, Taneytown, Union Bridge are featured as are photos
of life and celebrations around county.
Each photograph is accompanied with
explanatory text covering the location and facts behind the
photograph. A real treat for residents of the county, or for
anyone interested in a wonderful depiction of life in the old days.
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$21.99
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Sykesville
- Images Of America Book
Soft Cover - 128 pages
Item# 1448
A photographic history of
Sykesville, Maryland covering all aspects of life in this historic town
located in Carroll County. Photos of Main Street, the railroad,
people, business, places of worship, and historic buildings are just
some of the subjects you'll find in this fascinating book.
Each photograph is accompanied with
explanatory text covering the location and facts behind the
photograph. A real treat for anyone interested in or curious about
life in the old days. |
$21.99
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Taneytown
- Images Of America Book
Soft Cover - 128 pages
Item# 1893
A photographic history of
Taneytown, Maryland covering all aspects of life in this historic town
located in Carroll County. Photos of Main Street, the railroad,
people, business, places of worship, and historic buildings are just
some of the subjects you'll find in this fascinating book.
Each photograph is accompanied with
explanatory text covering the location and facts behind the
photograph. A real treat for anyone interested in or curious about
life in the old days. |